Ok, I'm installing SP2 right now. I just have a few questions about ejn63's response if they (or anyone else) could respond.
When it says to install drivers, do you mean from Dell's website, or the physical CD? I think I have the modem, network, and audio ones already installed, because I can browse the internet and play audio, but I could be wrong.
Also, would exactly is meant by "system software"? Which programs in particular?
I apologize if any of these seem like stupid questions, and I appreciate any help someone is willing to give.
I am having the same problem. After I reformatted my PC, I have not been able to adjust the screen resolution. I have tried reinstalling the drivers from the utility disk. I also browsed the operating CD but no help either.
--the screen is shown in 10 point arial, which is very small (800x 600) and I only have two options--very very big fonts or very very small.
Prior to reformatting the hard drive I was at least able to have a few more color options, however, now I only have 16 and 32 but no 256.
ejn63
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Notebook system software:
http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&releaseid=R96945&SystemID=INS_PNT_P4_1150&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=3601&devlib=0&typecnt=1&vercnt=1&formatcnt=1&fileid=125723
ejn63
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Install Service Pack 2
Install the chipset driver
Install the notebook system software
Install the video, audio, modem, network, and trackpad drivers.
Ian200
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December 30th, 2005 00:00
Ok, I'm installing SP2 right now. I just have a few questions about ejn63's response if they (or anyone else) could respond.
When it says to install drivers, do you mean from Dell's website, or the physical CD? I think I have the modem, network, and audio ones already installed, because I can browse the internet and play audio, but I could be wrong.
Also, would exactly is meant by "system software"? Which programs in particular?
I apologize if any of these seem like stupid questions, and I appreciate any help someone is willing to give.
Message Edited by Ian200 on 12-29-2005 08:50 PM
Ian200
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December 30th, 2005 03:00
Well, seems to work now. I think I just never installed the video driver.
Anyway, thanks for your help ejn63.
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I am having the same problem. After I reformatted my PC, I have not been able to adjust the screen resolution. I have tried reinstalling the drivers from the utility disk. I also browsed the operating CD but no help either.
--the screen is shown in 10 point arial, which is very small (800x 600) and I only have two options--very very big fonts or very very small.
Prior to reformatting the hard drive I was at least able to have a few more color options, however, now I only have 16 and 32 but no 256.
Any ideas?
Sincerely,
Fabian